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Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Mt. Harmony Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Mt. Harmony Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Mt. Harmony Elementary School in Owings, MD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade.' The Camp Invention website mentions that all program teams are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the Mt. Harmony Elementary location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 900 W Mount Harmony Rd, Owings, MD 20736
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Mt. Harmony Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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